Law student arrested for selling AI-generated fake NEET exam papers
A law student in Indore was arrested for using ChatGPT to create fake NEET examination papers and selling them on Instagram for Rs 50–100 each to approximately 20–25 students. Police found he earned Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 from the fraud and charged him under cheating and IT Act provisions.
What happened
A first-year law student in Indore, Akshay Malviya, was arrested for selling fake NEET examination papers generated using ChatGPT on Instagram for Rs 50–100 per paper. He created an Instagram account claiming to offer advance access to NEET question papers and directed students to pay via online methods.
Police found that Malviya had used old question papers and edited study material, presenting them as the latest exam paper. He earned approximately Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 by defrauding around 20–25 students.
Reported impact
Approximately 20–25 students were duped and made online payments for fake exam materials. The accused charged Rs 50–100 per paper, collecting a total of Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000.
Index analysis
ChatGPT generated the fake question papers that were sold to students. The incident occurred amid heightened scrutiny of the NEET-UG 2026 examination, which had been re-conducted following cancellation of the original test on May 3 after allegations of question paper leaks.
Governance controls
A case was registered against Malviya under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita for cheating and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act. The Indore Crime Branch had been monitoring social media platforms under directions from the commissioner and acted after receiving specific inputs from Kota Police.
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